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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38,968.59, 58,474.71 and 15,596.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38,968.59, 58,474.71 and 15,596.85 is: 23,404.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38,968.59 : 58,474.71 = 15,596.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38,968.59/58,474.71 = 15,596.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38,968.59x = 58,474.71 × 15,596.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38,968.59x = 912,021,280.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912,021,280.66/38,968.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,404.01

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